By Abhirup Dutta Image by KarstenBergmann It was the last day of Pacifica City. The residents knew in their hearts that some form of apocalypse was around the corner, but no one imagined it would be the Shloop.… Continue Reading
By Joseph Hirsch Image by santoelia The Tritonite was a rebuilt amalgam of fused steel transport tankers that looked more like a dirigible than a proper spaceship, and the thing tended to rattle. It was hard enough to… Continue Reading
By Dee Williamson Image by Rifrazione_foto “Anyone ever told you your eyes are like dark pools at the bottom of a cave?” The beeps keep perfect time with her heartbeat, as a nurse fusses around her. “Now, you… Continue Reading
By Rodolfo Boskovic Image by Liu zishan There’s been an apocalypse. Okay, maybe more like three. It’s hard to keep them straight. If Toot had a mind, he could figure out how he’s still breathing. Truth is that… Continue Reading
By Sian M. Jones Image by KELLEPICS Morningside opened her eyes. She was in her bunk. Facing the polished steel wall. Wrapped in crisp, synthetic sheets that smelled of nothing. She looked at her hand against the bottom… Continue Reading
By Keith LaFountaine Image by Max4e Photo A ragged sweater sodden with blood was the only thing keeping Andrew Jones alive. From the end of the stump came jets of crimson. He moaned, loud and hard. Surrounding him… Continue Reading
By Daniel Elliot Image by Cyrsiam The funeral was a jovial affair. Music, dancing, and plenty of Church beer to lubricate social strings under the warm Idaho sun. Evie did her best to enjoy herself, despite the circumstances.… Continue Reading
By Iona Douglas Image by svekloid Abdul has learned you must always be ready to leave, and to always pack light. His whole life fits in his backpack. He wipes sand from his goggles in time to see… Continue Reading
By Claire Fitzpatrick Image by Design Projects A flash of yellow, and Cora stepped off the Disc, slinging her heavy pack over her shoulders as she made her way down the rocky hill. Stephen trudged behind her, followed… Continue Reading
By E.B. Gula The shuttle drops me off at the edge of town, far removed from any trace of civilization. When the invitation told me to meet here, I… Continue Reading